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From: "Don and Sheila" <>
Subject: Re: [Melungeon] Melungeon DNA Study Results
Date: Sat, 22 Jun 2002 19:45:22 -0700
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Suze,
I was "called to task" for stating that one of my lines came to England from
Germany and then to the Colonies. However, I still think that is exactly
what happened! Lots of Palatines went to England during 1609/10. Later
they came to America. They intermarried with the English and some took on
English Surnames, but they were from other countries. I know many of my
ancestors were German --a fact I grew up not knowing --Like most
Appalachians, I was told I was English, Irish and Dutch! Black Irish and
Black Dutch, but still...
We just got the DNA test back from the Boling Family. My cousin had a 12/12
match with 6 people. None of those 6 relate to the other Boling Families in
Blount County at the time. So we are back to square one --trying to figure
out which branch of the Bolings we are. I have decided to continue with the
tried and true research techniques --paper trails and as much info as
possible on my ancestors. I am not going to worry about labels. I am
Melungeon because I feel it in my heart --because that is the group I
identify with and choose to self identify with --I may never prove it, but I
will always feel it in my heart. Sheila

Sheila's Surnames: Barrett, Beavers, Bolen (Boling), Brown, Conley,
Crickmer, Godbey, Harman (Harmon), Linkous, Maxwell, Peery, Skaggs, Sparks,
Whitt, Wynn
Don's Surnames: Aldridge, Allen, Dawson, Goodwin, Hein, Price

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